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The best kept secret in music
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A bunch of young firebrands from Washington, D.C., WSC specialize in Elvis Costello-y power pop and caffeinated danceability. On their debut, Marty Royle turns out spry punk singalongs in his cute, boyish yelp, turning down the energy level for 'River and the Road,' a jangly tear-jerker that sounds like a lost folk-rock gem from the late Sixties. - July 8-22, 2004 - Rolling Stone
An exciting young band (from Washington DC, naturally) that updates the sound of old fashioned rock 'n' roll with a wild, yelpy passion all its own. - NY TIMES - NY Times
Discography
Catching Looks, Badman Recording Co, LP
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
WSC has already earned some noteworthy comparisons to The Clash, The Pretenders, Ted Leo and the wildest elements of late 70's British Punk. The success of their self-released debut EP, And now for--, and sold-out live shows relied solely on word of mouth.
They grabbed the attention of Afeinmartini- (management for My Morning Jacket and Good Charlotte) and last year hit the road with Hot, Hot Heat. Brian McTear (Burning Brides, Matt Pond PA) produced their debut and now the band is ready to spread their attitude and catchy-ass songs all over North America. MTV.com just featured them on The Leak: Advance Warning and called them a contender for best of 2004.
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